0511 - Auditing Series

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Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

This series covers positions that apply professional accounting and auditing knowledge, standards, and principles when performing these duties: advising on, supervising, or performing work consisting of a systematic examination and appraisal of financial records, financial and management reports, management controls, policies and practices affecting or reflecting the financial condition and operating results of an activity; analyzing work related to the developing and executing audit policies and programs; conducting performance audits; or conducting activities related to the detection of fraud, waste, and abuse.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the ACCOUNTING AND BUDGET GROUP, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

Compare Credential Agency Related As GI Bill® Accreditation ID
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) In DemandIs In Demand Association of Government Accountants (AGA) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Financial Risk Manager (FRM) In DemandIs In Demand Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) someSome    
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) In DemandIs In Demand ISACA otherOther GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) In DemandIs In Demand American Bankers Association (ABA) someSome    
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) In DemandIs In Demand Institute of Internal Auditors mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Automated Examination Specialist (AES) Is Not In Demand Society of Financial Examiners someSome    
Certified Financial Examiner Is Not In Demand Society of Financial Examiners someSome    
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) In DemandIs In Demand ISACA otherOther GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) In DemandIs In Demand ISACA otherOther GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) In DemandIs In Demand ISACA otherOther GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Medical Audit Specialists (CMAS) In DemandIs In Demand Council for Certification of Medical Auditors (CCMA) someSome    
Certified AML and Fraud Professional (CAFP) Is Not In Demand American Bankers Association (ABA) someSome    

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 0511 - Auditing Series. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

Civilian Job Duties Matched Bright Outlook Registered Apprenticeship Local Salary Info
Auditors mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Financial Examiners mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
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This is an official U.S. Navy websiteUpdated: October 16, 2019
Click here to go to Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

The Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) is an entry-level to mid-level professional certification recommended for government financial managers. The CGFM certifies an individual’s knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing, financial reporting, internal controls and budgeting at the federal, state and local levels. CGFM candidates must have at least two years of professional-level experience in government financial management. To take any of the CGFM examinations, candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Candidates and those certified agree to adhere to the AGA's Code of Ethics.

Click here to go to Financial Risk Manager (FRM) COOL Snapshot page.

The FRM certification is an advanced risk management credential; it is awarded after a candidate has passed the required exams and meet the work experience requirements.

Click here to go to Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) COOL Snapshot page.

The Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) is designed for professionals working in financial service regulatory compliance.

Click here to go to Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Automated Examination Specialist (AES) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified Financial Examiner COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified Medical Audit Specialists (CMAS) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified AML and Fraud Professional (CAFP) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

Click here to go to the GI Bill site.

ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
Registered Apprenticeship
Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Auditors
Click here for the external link to: My Next Move salary info for Auditors
Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Financial Examiners
Click here for the external link to: My Next Move salary info for Financial Examiners